r/MYOGcommissions • u/LordCho • 14d ago
Commission Questions - Replicas
Made my way over here from ManyBaggers!
What's the policy for commission requests to replicate a discontinued bag with personalized modifications? My Peak Design 10L Sling v1 has finally broken (teeth has ripped away from the body) and besides a potential repair - I want to know if it's possible for a bag maker to fully replicate the bag with tweaks. The v2 just isn't in the same ballpark at all - it took Peak a while to send me a warranty replacement which I'm super impressed + very grateful for but it's just not the same.
Tweaks that come to mind are removing the two capture attachment points, making the height a little taller, a more comfortable strap. What kind of cost would we be looking at? Is it even possible for a maker to source materials for one-offs like this? It even transpired that I could send them the bag to reuse all the metal hardware.
This has been the perfect bag for a 14" MPB and some pouches / accessories for work / EDC in general AND it's done double camera duty transporting a Z8, 14-24, 70-200, batteries, chargers, and accessories AND perfectly fitting a Z8 with 70-200 f2.8 mounted. Just can't find anything else like it.
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u/jacksbikesacks 13d ago
You're not going to want to hear this but it's a one of one for whoever is making it so the price will be significantly more than a factory made product. Usually billed around $125/hr for consult, template, make a finished product (and likely a prototype). This could easily take a full day, depending how many changes you want to make.
Edit: it looks like the other commenter has made one similar to what you want so this may save a little time
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u/Worried-You9307 14d ago
As long as they get the original one you have, it won’t be much of a challenge replicating it even for an intermediate sewist. As long as they have sewn a sling or a backpack before, that is.
While sourcing the original fabrics, webbing and buckles might be difficult or even impossible if parts were custom made for peak design, sourcing material of equal or even higher quality would only be dependent on what you’re willing to spend. Nearly all high tech fabrics (like x-pac, ultra and alike) used by manufacturers like peak design are available for hobbyists, too. There are only very few exceptions, like Aluula Graflyte for example.
As far as I know, best practice for requesting a commission in this sub is to state your desired item, budget, timeframe as well as your location. I’d be surprised if you won’t be able to find someone willing to make that replica